Global Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Deals in 2021 – Top Themes in TMT Sector – Thematic Research
The merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the TMT sector were valued at $1,039 billion in 2020. The deal value grew by nearly 20% in 2021. In terms of deal volume, 2021 recorded a growth of more than 25%. During the same period, technology accounted for the largest share of deal value and volume. All regions except China reported an increase in deal volume in 2021 as compared to the previous year.
Overview of the global M&A deals in the TMT sector
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What are the market dynamics in the TMT sector?
AI can be found everywhere, from wearable tech to automated home devices, smart cities, cars, offices, and more. Most people associate AI with the tech sector, but businesses in every industry are affected by AI. Certain AI tools, such as chatbots and virtual assistants, have cross-industry applications and their acceptance is growing. The technology has become more important than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the future, a fragmented competitive landscape, coupled with the scarcity of AI talent and a growing number of potential acquirers, will underpin a continued healthy rate of consolidation. The TMT sector covers a broad range of sub-sectors such as such as hardware, semiconductors, software, media and telecom, as well as several themes under each sub-sector. The digital media theme is one of the most prominent themes in the M&A industry. Media firms develop, produce, and distribute multimedia content on TV, in print, and online. Television networks, cable TV providers, production studios and social media companies are all in this subsector
Which are the key regions in terms of M&A deal activity in the TMT sector?
The key regions in the mergers and acquisitions deal activity in the TMT sector are North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, Middle East & Africa, and APAC Ex-China. North America has the highest value of deals in the year 2021 followed by Europe, APAC Ex-China, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America, and China.
Global M&A deals in the TMT sector, by region
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What are the key sub-sectors in M&A deal activity in the TMT sector?
The key sub-sectors in the mergers and acquisitions deal activity in the TMT sector are technology, internet and media, and telecom. Technology accounted for the largest share of deal value and volume in 2021. It recorded a growth of more than 20% in terms of deal value and over 30% in terms of deal volume.
Global M&A deals in the TMT sector, by sub-sector
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What are the biggest themes driving global M&A deals in the TMT sector?
Digital media, artificial intelligence, and cloud were the top 3 themes driving global M&A deals in the TMT sector in 2021. 5G, internet of things, the future of work, fintech, cloud, artificial intelligence, COVID-19, ESG-environmental, ESG-governance, digital media, geopolitics, ESG-social, and regulation are the biggest themes that will drive the global M&A deals in the TMT sector in the future.
Which were the key companies in the global M&A deals in the TMT sector?
The key companies involved in the global M&A deals in the TMT sector in 2021 were Oracle Corp, American Tower, Emerson, Polestar Volvo, Intuit, NortonLifeLock, Square, The Blackstone Group, Amazon, Discovery, Prosus, Thoma Bravo, Microsoft, Hitachi, and ironSource.
Global M&A deals in the TMT sector, by company
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Market Report Scope
| Deal Value (2020) | $1,039 billion |
| Key regions | North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, Middle East & Africa, and APAC Ex-China |
| Key themes | 5G, Internet of Things, The Future of Work, Fintech, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, COVID-19, ESG-Environmental, ESG-Governance, Digital Media, Geopolitics, ESG-Social, and Regulation |
| Key sub-sectors | Technology, Internet and Media, And Telecom |
| Key companies | Oracle Corp, American Tower, Emerson, Polestar Volvo, Intuit, NortonLifeLock, Square, The Blackstone Group, Amazon, Discovery, Prosus, Thoma Bravo, Microsoft, Hitachi, and ironSource |
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the following:
- Overview of merger and acquisition activity globally in 2021 in the TMT Sector
- The themes driving most notable to deals announced in 2021 in the TMT Sector
Key Highlights
M&A deal value grew by 22% from $1,039 billion in 2020 to $1,270 billion in 2021. In terms of deal volume, 2021 saw 12,585 deals compared to 9,942 in the previous year, recording a growth of 27%. There were 276 billion-dollar-plus M&A deals in the TMT sector in 2021, compared to 188 in the previous year.
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- Understanding the themes that drive an industry
- List of the most notable deals in TMT sector to make it easy for clients to get a view of themes disrupting the sector and prepare for the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The key regions in the mergers and acquisitions deal activity in the TMT sector are North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, Middle East & Africa, and APAC Ex-China.
Digital media, artificial intelligence, and cloud were the top 3 themes driving global M&A deals in the TMT sector. 5G, internet of things, the future of work, fintech, cloud, artificial intelligence, COVID-19, ESG-environmental, ESG-governance, digital media, geopolitics, ESG-social, and regulation are the biggest themes that will drive the global M&A deals in the TMT sector in the future.
The key sub-sectors in the mergers and acquisitions deal activity in the TMT sector are technology, internet and media, and telecom.
The key companies involved in the global M&A deals in the TMT sector in 2021 were Oracle Corp, American Tower, Emerson, Polestar Volvo, Intuit, NortonLifeLock, Square, The Blackstone Group, Amazon, Discovery, Prosus, Thoma Bravo, Microsoft, Hitachi, and ironSource.
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